Since the selection of the type of family for such placement is very vital to child's future, great care should be taken in deciding upon the home as there is every chance of child getting emotionally disturbed, because of lack of congenial atmosphere for his growth. Therefore, the study of the child, his personality needs, family background, capacities, behaviour, interests, hobbies, likes, dislikes is very important. Similarly, a study of the foster family is also very important in order to see whether there will be proper adjustment between the child and the family.
The Foster Family: Regulations laid down by the Wisconsin State Department of Public Welfare (U.S.A.), relating to Foster Home shall
Closely resemble a normal family group and shall be capable of satisfying child's needs for security an recognition
Have maturity, good health, a capacity to love children and accept them as members of the family
Have ability to accept children for what they are and provide for their growth and development as individuals
Provide moral and spiritual guidance, a happy and stable home based on settled philosophy for life
Provide a nutritious and well-balanced diet in sufficient quality
Have adequate income to meet its needs
Agree to report immediately to the agency about illness and injuries of the child change of address, disappearance or planned absence of the child, behaviour problems of the child in home, school and community, etc.,
Have a competent person in charge of the child at all times
Agree to take into care no other children without permission of the placing agency
Agree to the removal of the foster child upon the request of the agency
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